Eight Days a Week

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Eight Days a Week

R

Released Feb 26, 1999

1h 32m

Comedy

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The summer after their high-school graduation, Peter (Joshua Schaefer) realizes he is in love with his neighbor and childhood friend Erica (Keri Russell) -- who is dating arrogant football player Nick (Johnny Green). With only three months left before she leaves for college, Peter acts on his grandfather Nonno's (Buck Kartalian) suggestion to set up camp on Erica's lawn and win her over. Despite the disapproval of his father (Mark Taylor), Peter slowly begins charming Erica.

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Russell Smith

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The film does boast plenty of shots of Russell in various stages of undress, which might be the most significant aspect of this minor picture.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 11, 2020

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

A highlight of 1997 Slamdance Film Fest, this raunchy romantic comedy has a nice premise--a Romeo who won't take no as an answer--but no narrative or plot to speak of, though two leads are charming and Keri Russell shows potential to become a star.

Rated: C

Aug 20, 2007

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

Peter watches the neighborhood for entertainment, and, frankly, watching the grass grow would have been more entertaining for me than watching this movie.

Rated: 4/10

May 24, 2006

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Clumsy but delightful.

Rated: 3/5

May 20, 2006

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

shallow and uninteresting

Rated: 2/5

May 20, 2006

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This seems like almost the original of crude humor movies/romance. It was funny and enjoyable. I would watch it again.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

A coming-of-age film with a bizarre premise, but humorously narrated. Keri Russell is shows promise as an actress in this pre-Felicity role.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

It may be strange that enjoy this bizarre offbeat attempt at romantic comedy. But the concept of a quirky small town and a guy who is willing to camp for the entire summer for a woman he is obsessive about is original.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

this movie is one of my favourites with Keri Russell!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

what you see is what you get, and more. Great film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Sweet romantic comedy directed by Michael Davis (who went on to direct my favorite movie of the year Shoot Em Up) is a simple story with a lot of fun segment. A recent high schol graduate is spending his last summer at home trying to get his lifelong crush to fall in love with him by standing underneath her balcony window every day until she falls in love with him. Also throw in some elements from Rear Window and you've got a pretty entertaining film. Sure, there are some storylines that aren't so great (the horny best friend is overdone) but it's a nice unseen film. Joshua Schaefer was a good lead and Keri Russell was hot and great as the love interest.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Synopsis

The summer after their high-school graduation, Peter (Joshua Schaefer) realizes he is in love with his neighbor and childhood friend Erica (Keri Russell) -- who is dating arrogant football player Nick (Johnny Green). With only three months left before she leaves for college, Peter acts on his grandfather Nonno's (Buck Kartalian) suggestion to set up camp on Erica's lawn and win her over. Despite the disapproval of his father (Mark Taylor), Peter slowly begins charming Erica.

Director: Michael Davis
Producer: Martin Cutler, Michael Davis, Gary Preisler
Screenwriter: Michael Davis
Production Co: Underdog Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 26, 1999, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.3K
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby

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